What are the responsibilities and job description for the Porter (JFK Airport Restaurant) position at SSP America?
We are passionate about bringing cool, authentic restaurants to airports that represent a taste of place.
To create a positive guest experience by accurately and effectively receiving, shipping, picking and packing all items and successfully delivering them to restaurants and/or grab-n-go locations.
- Understand that our guest is our #1 priority.
- Check delivered product for quality and quantity to verify receipt of items on invoice.
- Confirm that all frozen or refrigerated goods are within HACCP standards.
- Determine method of storage, identification, and stock location considering temperature, humidity, height, and weight limits, turnover, floor loading capacity, and required space and other proper storage procedures
- Load/unload supply trucks transferring between storage and work areas.
- Make timely deliveries to operating restaurants throughout the property and on schedule
- Conduct Inventory
- Compile reports
- Shipping and Receiving
- Pick and Pack all orders
- Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and storage areas and remove refuse. Perform routine maintenance on equipment, where applicable.
- Transport unused product for disposal and soiled service-ware to the kitchen and/or production area for cleaning.
- Assist all guests with specific requests and communicate special needs to supervisor/Manager on duty.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Skills and Requirements
- 6 months experience working in retail or food service environment is essential.
- High school diploma preferred.
- Verbal and written communication is essential. Must be able to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and receive instructions.
- Experience in dealing with problems involving guest service.
- Food handlers permit as required by law.
- Brand certification as required.
- Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items.
- Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time.
- Locations that require driving, must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
BENEFITS, COMPENSATION AND CARE
At SSP America we believe if we take care of our employees, our employees will take care of our passengers. That’s why we offer competitive benefits, and our first source for filling management positions is our internal team.
- Health & Prescription Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Life Plan
- Paid Public Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- 401K Plan (with company match)
- Awards and Recognition
- Meal Plan
- Free Parking
- Gym Discounts
- Uniform Shirts and Apparel Accessories are Provided (as applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (including short-term counseling, simple will, financial & legal consultation, referrals for child/elder/pet care)
- One year experience working in food service environment
- High school diploma, preferred
- Verbal and written communication is essential
- Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders
- Basic mathematical skills
- Food handlers permit, as required by law
- Brand Certification, as required
Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time.
EOE/F/M/V/D
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- This position requires you to pass a 10-year background check to get badged. Will you be able to pass that at this time?
- This position could require you to work late nights, weekends and holidays. Are you comfortable with that?
- “NYC has an executive order in place that mandates Covid-19 vaccination for all part and full-time employees working in indoor restaurants. Will you have any issue complying with this order?”
- Do you have reliable transportation for the role?
- Have you previously worked for SSP America? If so, what airport and when were you an employee?
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations